Howard Johnsons
There was a Howard Johnsons on Route 9 across the street from the Meadows, and Kens Steak House. Here’s an ad I found in a business directory at the library.
And here’s a rare colorized print from the early 1940’s I believe. 
In the mid 1950’s when my family would go to HoJos for ice cream, we would park underneath a neon sign, which must have replaced the one in this picture. Here’s how the neon looked. 
hcapet said,
January 3, 2007 at 7:17 pm
love your blog Dave. keep up the proverbial good work!
hcapet said,
January 9, 2007 at 4:16 pm
there is a postcard showing the inside of HoJo currently on sale on ebay. there are also posters for the Casino dance hall.